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General

Pro Skills Basketball (PSB) AAU club teams are for intermediate to advanced level players. Each team is led by experienced and knowledgeable local coaches and are dedicated to the development of the individual players, not winning championships. We stress hard work and dedication over talent, and teamwork over individual play.

Our directors and coaches stress our “F.O.C.U.S.” acronym of life lessons to our players, which stands for Fun, Overcome, Compete, Unity, and Sacrifice. Through these life lessons, we believe that our players are learning lessons that will help them be successful in anything the do, whether on the court or off.

Leadership

PSB Raleigh AAU teams are led by former North Carolina A&T and European professional player and current PSB Raleigh Director, JJ Miller.

Mission & Vision

Our mission is to prepare our players for the next level of their basketball careers, whether that be elementary, middle, high school, or college, while simultaneously teaching them important life lessons that will lead to success in anything they do off the court as well.

PSB’s vision is to change the win-at-all-costs, negative youth basketball environment to a more healthier, more positive environment through a focus on teaching, coaching, and learning.

Director

JJ Miller

JJ grew up in North Carolina and attended NC A&T where he played basketball. Afterwards, he went on to have a 15-year professional career around the world, including Europe and South America. JJ opened up Pro Skills Basketball in Raleigh in 2018.

Coaches

General

We have boys teams from 3rd-11th grade in north Raleigh. These teams will practice in the north Raleigh area and play mostly in the general Raleigh area.

Each Raleigh AAU basketball team is led by experienced and knowledgeable coaches and dedicated to the development of the individual players, not winning championships. We stress hard work and dedication over talent and teamwork over individual play.

Our mission is to prepare our players for the next level of their basketball careers, whether that be elementary, middle, high school, or college, while simultaneously teaching them important life lessons that will lead to success in anything they do off the court as well.

General

The PSB Raleigh AAU team membership is 11 months long from March-January. Tryouts are held in February. The spring/summer season runs from March – July. In August, players are off. The fall/winter season runs from September – January.

See below for specific season info!

Spring/Summer Season

The spring/summer season is our “main” competitive basketball season which includes mandatory team practices and weekend tournaments. For our 3rd-8th grade teams, they practice and play from March-June. In July or August, these players will have the option to attend one summer camp as part of the team membership. For our 9th-11th grade teams, they practice and play from March-July, but are off for 3 weeks in June in order to play summer ball with their high school teams.

Teams in grades 3-5 practice 2 hours per week while teams in grades 6-11 practice 3 hours a week. Teams in grades 3-11 play 1-3 weekend tournaments per month, with an average of 4-6 games per tournament. Second-grade teams do not play games in the spring/summer season. They only practice in order to prepare for the fall/winter season when they’ll begin to play games.

We understand occasional conflicts, vacations, other commitments, etc., but players must commit to all months of the membership regardless. Note: Teams will be off for standard holidays such as Spring Break, Easter, etc.

Fall/Winter Season

After taking a “break” during the month of August, teams will start back up in September for the fall/winter season which runs through the end of January.

All teams will have optional group skill workouts and afternoon league games in the fall. Winter will be the same, except high school teams have optional group skill workouts “mini-camps” that will be led by a high-level instructor/coach.

Fall workouts will be a sort of “pre-season” style geared to prepare players for their upcoming school tryouts while winter workouts will be of the “in-season” style to keep the skills, such as shooting and ball handling, sharp that are normally overlooked during the school season.

We understand occasional conflicts, vacations, other commitments, etc., but players must commit to all months of the membership regardless. Note: All teams will be off for Thanksgiving Break as well as Christmas Break.

Financial Aid

It is our policy to provide basketball opportunities to players regardless of financial circumstances. In order to provide players with these opportunities, we offer a limited amount of need-based financial assistance to youth participants meeting the guidelines listed here.

If you would like to apply for financial assistance, please fill out our financial aid form here and email or mail a copy of the official school lunch program letter. For any questions, please email us at info@proskillsbasketball.com or call us at 866-996-3888.

FAQ

What is PSB about?

We believe that basketball, like every youth sport, should be used as a vehicle to teach young people life skills like dedication, teamwork and overcoming adversity. We also believe that basketball is a great tool to keep kids active and physically healthy.

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What are your PSB AAU teams?

Our AAU Basketball Teams take our focus on skill development combined with life lessons and put them into a competitive team environment for kids of intermediate to advanced skill level. You can clickhere to learn more and find teams near you!

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Who are PSB Directors and Coaches?

All PSB Directors are former or current high level coaches and/or players. You can read more about them here. Coaches are hand picked by PSB Directors based on very specific criteria. Directors and coaches must pass background checks and must abide by strict PSB standards. We recognize the importance of who teaches our children and that it’s not something to be taken lightly.

How do I join an AAU basketball team?

We hold AAU basketball tryouts! Typically, the tryouts are held in late January, throughout February, and/or early March.

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Does it cost to tryout?

There is a tryout fee that varies per location. Please see your city team page for specific fees.

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Are Our AAU basketball teams competitive?

It is the goal of PSB to field competitive AAU Basketball Teams, but our focus is not winning championships. While all teams will play in competitive tournaments and/or leagues, the competitive level of each team varies from team to team and season to season. As long as our players and teams get better, have fun, and learn life lessons, we feel we have accomplished our mission!

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Does everyone that attends tryouts make the team?

We limit our teams to at most 10 players, and in some cases, 2 practice players who only practice and do not play.

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Are PSB AAU teams age or grade based?

We categorize our teams based on the grade the players are in at the time of tryouts.

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What are the ages/grades of the teams?

PSB offers teams from 2nd-11th grade, but each location may differ. Please check the Policies and Procedures Handbook on your nearest city team homepage for the grades of teams offered.

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How many AAU basketball teams do you have per grade?

PSB expects to field 1-3 teams per grade for each location. If there are enough players at tryouts to create multiple teams in a single grade and location then the teams will typically be created according to skill level. We believe this gives players of different skill levels the opportunity to maximize their practicing and playing time, and thus, their improvement.

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Do you have girls AAU basketball teams?

Yes! We are excited to offer girls AAU basketball teams in some locations. Please check the Policies and Procedures Handbook on your nearest city team homepage to see if girls teams are offered in your area.

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What is a PSB membership?

A PSB membership is an 8-month or 11-month commitment, depending on the city, and includes practice gym time, tournament/league entry fees, coaches salaries, and more. It does not include any travel or team gear/uniforms. Please check the Policies and Procedures Handbook on your nearest city team homepage for all the information on the membership.

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How much does it cost to be on the team?

PSB recognizes that competitive basketball is an investment in your athlete’s development, on and off the court. Costs vary per location. Please check the Policies and Procedures Handbook on your nearest city team homepage for specific investment information.

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Is a gear package and uniform included in the membership?

No. Each player will be required to purchase a gear package that includes a uniform before every season.

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Do you all offer financial assistance for the teams?

Yes! PSB has a limited amount of aid available. PSB bases our financial aid model off the public school “free/reduced price lunch” program. To apply, players must fill out the application on our websitehere. Also, email admin@proskillsbasketball.com for more information.

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How many times a week do the teams practice?

In the spring/summer, our teams will have 2 mandatory practices per week. Practices will be between 5-9pm at a local gym Monday-Thursday and repeat same day, time, and location each week. For the fall season or fall/winter season (depending on location) there will only be a few team practices. Instead, PSB will run optional skill workouts every week in which players can choose to attend as many or as few as they wish.

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When are the games?

Leagues and tournaments will typically take place Friday evening through Sunday afternoons on the average of twice a month, but this varies by city. At the beginning of each season, we do our best to provide a tentative schedule for our families.

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Does everyone on the team get to play in each game?

All players will get an opportunity to play in games, but the coach will determine the amount of playing time by those players that give the team the best chance to compete and/or win. Players will not simply be given playing time; they must earn it in practice and games.

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Do Our AAU Basketball Teams travel?

Most of our AAU Basketball Teams do not travel, especially the elementary and middle school teams. These teams may travel occasionally to another city within reasonable driving distance, but they mostly play local events. Our high school teams do travel when necessary for recruitment or competition purposes. This occasionally requires hotel stays, and every once in a while, a plane flight as well.

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Does PSB help with college recruiting?

As a member of PSB high school teams, players do receive help with college recruiting. However, for more intensive help and instruction, we have a Recruiting Consultancy that offers families peace of mind and the comfort of having well-informed guidance throughout the college basketball recruiting and selection process. Find out more about what our Recruiting Consultancy has to offer here.

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I want to learn more. How can I get more information?

We encourage you to read the Policies and Procedures Handbook on your nearest city team homepage for ALL detailed information on our teams, but if you can’t find what you’re looking for please visit our contact us page and fill out the form or give us a call at 866-996-3888!

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Our mission is to empower young athletes through a culture defined by the tenacious pursuit of self-improvement and the genuine desire to motivate players and improve kids’ lives.

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